Why a Small, Homelike Memory Care Setting Can Make a Difference
A small, homelike memory care home offers familiarity, consistent routines, and individualized attention for people with dementia.
Helping a Loved One Adjust to Memory Care
Preparation, consistency, and partnership with the care team can ease a loved one’s transition into memory care.
When Is It Time to Consider Residential Memory Care?
Questions to help families weigh safety, quality of life, and caregiver capacity when considering residential memory care.
Caregiver Stress Is Real: How Families Can Protect Their Own Well-Being
Caregiver stress is real. Learn the warning signs and how families can protect their own well-being while caring for a loved one.
When a Spouse Is in Denial About Alzheimer’s
How adult children and relatives can approach a spouse’s denial about Alzheimer’s with empathy and useful facts.
Resolving Family Conflicts About Alzheimer’s Care
A practical approach for moving past old family arguments toward a shared Alzheimer’s care plan.
Stages of Alzheimer’s and Changes in Behavior: What Families May Notice
A gentle overview of the behavior changes families may notice as Alzheimer’s progresses, with a reminder that every person’s experience differs.
Should I Take My Mom With Alzheimer’s to My Daughter’s Wedding?
How to weigh whether a loved one with Alzheimer’s should attend a big event, and the support that helps them feel comfortable.
The Holidays and Alzheimer’s: Creating Comfort Without the Pressure
How families can simplify holiday celebrations while keeping the traditions that matter most for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
Simple, reassuring ways to help children understand Alzheimer’s and the changes they may notice in a grandparent or loved one.